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Rodriguez wins fifth straight home decision as slumping Astros blank Phillies

Associated Press

Friday, September 4, 2009

HOUSTON -- Wandy Rodriguez resembled an ace more than Cliff Lee did on Friday night, and the Houston Astros looked more like the team closing in on a division title. Rodriguez struck out seven in seven innings and drove in two runs with a double to lead the Astros to a 7-0 victory over the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. Rodriguez (13-9) allowed seven hits without a walk to win his fifth straight home decision. The 30-year-old left-hander came in with a 1.73 ERA at Minute Maid Park this ...

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